Roadway Safety Data Capability Assessment. This request is designed to 1) create a mechanism by which a national and State-specific gap analyses could be conducted to identify opportunities to improve capabilities and 2) provide tools and assistance to assist States in overcoming those gaps. The results will provide a detailed understanding (for FHWA and the States themselves) of the needs for complete, accurate roadway, crash, and traffic volume data for use in safety analysis. It will be conducted in 50 States, including Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.
This collection is voluntary and done every 5 years. This data will be available for FHWA Office of Safety staff only. I summarized report will be available for FHWA stakeholders in 2019.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.